CVE-2004-0494 describes a vulnerability in multiple extfs backend scripts for GNOME virtual file system (VFS) before version 1.0.1, affecting various Avaya and Red Hat Linux distributions. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute unauthorized actions through specially crafted gnome-vfs URIs. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:avaya:cvlan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:advanced_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1:*:enterprise_server_ia64:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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